EP1127702B1 - Dispositif pour guider une tête d'impression - Google Patents

Dispositif pour guider une tête d'impression Download PDF

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EP1127702B1
EP1127702B1 EP01250047A EP01250047A EP1127702B1 EP 1127702 B1 EP1127702 B1 EP 1127702B1 EP 01250047 A EP01250047 A EP 01250047A EP 01250047 A EP01250047 A EP 01250047A EP 1127702 B1 EP1127702 B1 EP 1127702B1
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Iain Ansell
Steven Roland Brace
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J19/00—Character- or line-spacing mechanisms
    • B41J19/14—Character- or line-spacing mechanisms with means for effecting line or character spacing in either direction

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  • the invention relates to a device for printing, in particular a Franking and / or addressing machine, with a print head, the displaceable held on a printhead mount.
  • This is to achieve the relative movement between printhead and to be printed Medium when printing along a first direction with respect to a Base element between a first longitudinal position and a second Longitudinal position formed movable.
  • first displacement means for displacing the Printhead relative to the printhead mount from a first transverse position in at least one of the first transverse position transverse to the first Direction spaced second transverse position is formed.
  • To the Print head in the first and second transverse position during printing Hold are holding means for holding the printhead in the respective Position provided.
  • printhead designates all types of printing devices that print a picture on a medium can generate.
  • the term closes on the one hand Printing devices of any printing techniques. He should not limited to the component that directly produces the printed image, but may also include other components, which for printing images needed. These can be, for example, ink reservoirs etc. be.
  • a generic device is for example from the EP 0 933 210 A2.
  • the print head slidably guided in a guided by a guide rod Bracket arranged.
  • the print head becomes perpendicular to the first direction offset relative to the bracket, in order to another Step a second printed image under opposite method of Printhead to produce along the first direction.
  • the offset of the second print image to the first print image is so large that the two print images overlap at most in the border area, in they are contiguous to the first direction. This is it possible to produce a total print image with a print head whose Dimension across the first direction, d. H. transverse to the printing direction, approximately equal to twice the print width of the print head.
  • the transfer device is in the known device to the holder arranged and designed as a linear drive on the printhead acts.
  • the linear drive obviously takes over the Function of the holding means.
  • Document EP-A-0 980 762 discloses a Apparatus for printing, in particular postage meter, with a Printhead slidably attached to a printhead mount is held, which is to achieve the relative movement between printhead and to be printed medium along a first direction formed movable between a first and second longitudinal position is, wherein the printing offset transversely to the first direction Printing images enabling first displacement device provided is to move the printhead relative to the printhead mount from a first transverse position into one transverse to the first Direction spaced second transverse position is formed, wherein Holding means for holding the printhead in the first or second transverse position are provided during printing, and wherein the holding means for holding the printhead in the respective Transverse position at least a first holding device exhibit.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object, a generic device to provide, which with low Effort an accurate and reliable positioning of the Ensures printhead during printing.
  • the invention is based on the technical teaching that one is a particularly simple device with one of the accuracy requirements good corresponding lateral positioning of the printhead receives, if the holding means for holding the print head in the respective transverse position at least a first holding device and a second holding device each having at least one first stop for Include limiting the printhead movement transverse to the first direction.
  • the contact between the arranged on the print head stop areas and the attacks may be punctiform or linear, Preferably, however, it is flat from the point of view of wear, in order to obtain low local surface pressures during contact.
  • the attacks can be fixed to the device, for example be arranged on the base element.
  • a stop surface of the first stop at least the first holding device is arranged on the print head holder.
  • the lateral positioning of the duck head during printing can thereby be ensured that the first holding device through the printhead Positive locking holds in the corresponding transverse position.
  • a reliable positioning of the duck head during printing ensure the first holding device is preferred for holding the Printhead in the corresponding transverse position by one on the first stop acting first contact force formed.
  • this a spring means for achieving the first contact force means Provided spring action.
  • This spring device can directly act on the printhead and this against the first stop Pretension. The bias and thus the contact force are chosen so that the relevant stop area of the printhead constantly during the printing process against the associated first stop is pressed.
  • a magnetic device for achieving the be provided first contact force by means of magnetic effect a magnet may be provided on the printhead, which is provided with a preferably arranged in the region of the first stop further Magnet or an element of magnetic material, for example Iron or the like, cooperates to generate the contact force.
  • a corresponding element of magnetic Material may be provided on the printhead, which then arranged with a preferably in the region of the first stop Magnet interacts to generate the contact force.
  • the first holding device for holding the print head in the associated transverse position by means of a positive-acting formed first locking element. Preloading the printhead against the relevant attack is then not necessary when the locking element in both directions transverse to the first Direction positively acts, if the positive connection a has sufficiently low clearance.
  • the locking element only in one Direction can act positively, d. H. the first stop or the stop zone cooperating with the first stop forms on the printhead. Then there is still to position the printhead in the manner described a corresponding contact force on the stop to establish.
  • the first holding device is for automatic locking of the first locking element upon reaching the associated Transverse position formed. Further preferably, the operation takes place of the locking element thereby by the movement of the Printhead mount and thus the printhead along the first Direction.
  • the locking element for example, as formed corresponding spring biased by lever action be that when moving the printhead mount by emergence to appropriate controls, such as simple Ramps or the like, for locking or for releasing the lock is pressed.
  • the second holding device can in an analogous manner in the manner of the first Holding device may be formed.
  • the mentioned variants can However, also be combined in any way with each other.
  • the invention Device is characterized in that at least the second holding device, a first longitudinal guide device and a comprising cooperating second longitudinal guide means.
  • the second longitudinal guide device acts with the first longitudinal guide device in such a way that the printhead substantially is guided parallel to the first direction. Furthermore, it is a the two longitudinal guide devices arranged on the base element. As a result, a simple and the transverse positioning is reliable ensuring design realized.
  • longitudinal guide device in the sense of the present invention includes any devices that cooperate with a counterpart the direction of the relative movement between the Longitudinal guide device and the counterpart influence.
  • first longitudinal guide means at least one to the first Direction substantially parallel first longitudinal guide surface.
  • the second longitudinal guide device is of a longitudinal guide element formed with the first longitudinal guide surface for holding the Printhead cooperates in the respective transverse position.
  • the first longitudinal guide surface is the interaction of the Longitudinal guide devices covered by the longitudinal guide element.
  • the longitudinal guide element may be a second longitudinal guide surface have, in the interaction of the longitudinal guide devices is covered by the active partner. It is the same, however possible that the longitudinal guide element is designed so that a line or point contact with the first longitudinal guide surface results.
  • both longitudinal guide devices is also a defined Movement of the printhead ensured when moving.
  • the Contact force can be ensured for example by a spring, which acts on the printhead.
  • the first longitudinal guide device is preferably of a longitudinal guide groove and the second longitudinal guide means of a longitudinal guide pin formed, resulting in a particularly easy to produce Configuration with reliable guidance results. It is also through such a configuration ensures positive guidance, which even without separate bias of the two longitudinal guide devices against each other a reliable leadership allows.
  • the arranged on the base member extends Longitudinal guide device at least in the area between the first and second position of the printhead mount, in order to simplify Ensure reliable lateral positioning of the printhead during the printing operation between the first and second positions of Ensure printhead mount.
  • FIG. 1 shows a partial view of a franking machine with a print head 1, which is held displaceably on a printhead holder 2.
  • the print head 1 consists of an inkjet cartridge 1.1 the replaceable in a shell 1.2 is mounted.
  • the shell 1.2 is movable stored in the printhead holder 2.
  • the printhead mount 2 will print along a first Direction relative to a base member 3 between a first Longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position move, causing the Relative movement between the print head 1 and a not shown is achieved to be printed medium. It is from a only partially shown guide rod 4 out.
  • the printhead 1 is above the shell 1.2 so in the printhead holder. 2 stored, that it is displaceable transversely to the first direction. He is connected to the printhead holder 2 by a spring 5, which is on him exerts a biasing force acting in the direction of the guide rod 4.
  • a first displacement device 6 is provided. This serves for displacing the printhead 1 relative to the printhead mount 2 of FIG a first transverse position in one of the first transverse position transverse to first direction spaced second transverse position. This is the result Print transversely to the first direction of staggered printed images possible.
  • the first displacement device 6 is of the first guide device 6.1 and a second guide means 6.2 formed.
  • the first guide device consists of a guide groove 6.1 in the base element 3.
  • the second guide means consists of a guide pin 6.2, which is arranged on the underside of the shell 1.2 and in the Guide groove 6.1 can run.
  • the guide groove 6.1 and the guide pin 6.2 act in the process the printhead holder 2 and thus the printhead 1 along the first Direction under mutual relative movement for moving the Printhead transversely to the first direction in the following manner together.
  • the guide groove 6.1 has a Y-shaped course with a first Leg 7.1 and a second leg 7.2, the symmetrical to a parallel to the first direction axis. She represents with her Side walls first guide surfaces 8, 9 and 10 available against the guide pin 6.2 as a result of the force exerted by the spring 5 Preload force is pressed.
  • the guide pin Due to the inclination, which the guide surface 8 to the first direction has, the guide pin is 6.2 when moving the printhead holder 2 in the direction of arrow 11 against the biasing force of Spring 5 transversely to the first direction away from the guide rod 4. Since the guide pin 6.2 is firmly attached to the shell 1.2, is with him also the printhead 1 from its first transverse position transverse to the first Direction shifted.
  • a guide 13 is arranged, which the displacement movement of the print head 1 from the first into the ensures second transverse position.
  • This guide comprises a pivotally arranged switch 13, by a spring means, not shown, against the guide surface 8 is biased so that it is the first in the normal state Leg 7.1 closes.
  • the switch device in other variants
  • the device according to the invention also be designed differently can. So it is possible, for example, the switch not as a separate Component, but by an elastically deformable projection or the like in the guide groove to realize.
  • the guide groove 6.1 is in the region of the first longitudinal position of the print head holder 2, so that the cross-offset of the printhead 1 immediately after the completion of a print image or before the beginning of a printed image can be done.
  • a second displacement device provided to return the printhead 1 from the second transverse position in FIG the first transverse position is in the region of the second longitudinal position of Printhead mount 2, a second displacement device provided. These is of a third guide means in the form of a second guide groove 14 formed, in turn, run the guide pin 6.2 can.
  • the guide groove 14 has a guide surface 15, against which Guide pin 6.2 pressed due to the bias of the spring 5 becomes. Again, the displacement of the printhead is due to the inclination the guide surface 15 to the first direction by a method the printhead mount 2 along the first direction.
  • holding means For holding the print head 1 in its first and second transverse position during printing, d. H. during the procedure between the first and second longitudinal position and vice versa, holding means are provided. These are of a first holding device in the form of a first longitudinal guide groove 16 and a second holding device in the form a second longitudinal guide groove 17 is formed. These are on the base element 2, wherein they are to the two guide grooves 6.1 and 14 connect. The guide pin 6.2 can run in them.
  • the two longitudinal guide grooves 16 and 17 are parallel to the first Direction. They each have a longitudinal guide surface parallel to the first direction 16.1 or 17.1, against the longitudinal guide element acting guide pin 6.2 by the bias of the spring. 5 when passing through the respective longitudinal guide groove 16 and 17 pressed is.
  • the longitudinal guide surfaces 16.1 and 17.1 thus each form one first stop to limit the printhead movement across the first direction.
  • the printing process has the following sequence in the example shown.
  • the Printhead is in turning on the postage meter in his Maintenance and parking position, in which the guide pin 6.2 am End 18 of the Y-shaped guide 6.1 is located.
  • the guide pin 6.2 am End 18 of the Y-shaped guide 6.1 is located.
  • the guide pin 6.2 am End 18 of the Y-shaped guide 6.1 is located.
  • he will Then move in the direction of arrow 12 until the printhead 1 its has reached second transverse position and the first longitudinal position.
  • it will be he proceeded further to the second longitudinal position, wherein a first Print image is generated.
  • he will continue in the direction of Arrow 12 until it reaches the guide groove 14.
  • the guide groove 14 it is then under process in the direction of arrow 11 in its first transverse position offset.
  • he is generating a second print image Continue to the first longitudinal position.
  • the first and second Print image complement each other to a complete franking expression.
  • the printing process is completed.
  • the print head 1 is then either return to its parking position or with help the guide groove 6.1 is again set in its second transverse position to to start with a new franking expression.
  • Figure 2 shows a plan view of a further embodiment of the Device according to the invention, which in its basic structure of those from Figure 1 is similar, so here only on the differences to be received.
  • the first holding device which is formed by a simple stop 19 on the printhead mount 2 'is arranged.
  • This stop 19 provides a stop surface 19.1 for the shell 1.1 'available and thus limited the printhead movement transverse to the first direction.
  • the first holding device further comprises one of a schematic illustrated spring 20 spring means formed on the Printhead 1 'one of the guide rod 4' directed away force exerts. If the print head 1 'on the stop surface 19.1 of the stop 19, the spring 20 causes a contact force on the stop 19, which holds the printhead in its first transverse position.
  • the second holding device is in turn of a Leksesnut 21 formed as a stop to limit the printhead movement transverse to the first direction parallel to the first direction longitudinal guide surface 21.1 for the arranged at the bottom of the printhead 1 ' Guide pin 22 forms.
  • the spring 20 causes a Contact force between longitudinal guide surface 21.1 and guide pin 22, which holds the print head 1 'in its second transverse position.
  • stop in other embodiments of the invention Device also elsewhere and in others Design can be arranged on the print head holder.
  • Figure 3 shows a plan view of a third embodiment of inventive device, which in its basic structure of those from Figure 1 is similar, so here only on the differences to be received.
  • first and second Holding device differs from a magnet 28 and two angles 29 and 30 formed of magnetic metal.
  • the magnet 28 is with the printhead 1 "connected and runs in an offset direction of the printhead 1 "extending recess in the printhead mount 2 ".
  • the angles 29 and 30 are arranged on the printhead mount 2" and each form a stop for the magnet 28 for limiting the printhead movement transverse to the first direction. They pointed For this purpose, a respective stop surface 29.1 or 30.1.
  • the magnetic force between the magnet 28 and the respective Angle 29 or 30 acts represents the acting on the respective stop Contact force, which the printhead in the respective transverse position holds.
  • the angle or a corresponding element may be formed as a magnet and then a corresponding element of a soft magnetic Metal or the like is connected to the print head.
  • the guide grooves 31 and 32 are substantially V-shaped. They have in the transition region of their legs a guide 34 and 35, which ensures that the print head 1 "in the process along the first direction from its first transverse position in its second transverse position or from its second transverse position in his first transverse position is offset.
  • the guide 34 or 35 has a start-up area 36 or 37, which is opposite to the respective offset direction of the printhead 1 " is offset from the transverse position, the printhead 1 "at Method along the first direction at the time of reversal of motion has reached the movement along the first direction.
  • the printhead 1 "in the present variant is not by any Spring means or the like against the printhead mount 2 " is biased, it remains at the reversal of motion in this transverse position and then runs against the respective start-up area 36 or 37.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a fourth exemplary embodiment the device of the invention, in its principal Structure similar to that of Figure 3, so that here only on the Differences should be received.
  • the printhead 1 '' ' is counteracting each other by means not shown Spring devices relative to the printhead holder 2 "'in the absence Influence of other devices, such as the locking element etc., in a middle between the first and second transverse position lying neutral position held.
  • the locking element is of a type at the bottom of the printhead 1 "'hinged hook-shaped Hebei 40 formed, the first free end 41 in the second holding device associated groove 39 engages.
  • the side surface 39.2 opposite Side surface 39.1 of the groove 39 forms a stop for the lever 40, the transverse movement of the print head 1 '' across the limited first direction.
  • the lever 40 is biased by a spring 42 to the print head that it is held in its engaged position in the groove 39 and 38, respectively. To be able to offset the print head transversely to the first direction, must the lever is released from its engagement with the respective groove 38 v.39 become. This happens when moving the printhead mount 2 " along the first direction through the base member 3 "'arranged Ramps 43 and 44, against which the second free end 45 of the lever 40th running.
  • the ramps are arranged so that the lever 40th only from the respective groove 38 or 39 triggers, if not shown Guide pin already engaged with the respective guide groove 46 and 47 for displacing the print head 1 "from its first transverse position in its second transverse position or from its second transverse position in his first transverse position. This is done to make sure that the guide pin actually engaged with the guide grooves arrives.
  • lever on the Printhead mount and the grooves can be arranged on the print head.
  • spring devices dispenses with pretensioning the printhead against the printhead mount can be.
  • a corresponding provide accurate fit between lever and grooves to the game to keep the positioning within reasonable limits.
  • the variants for holding the printhead be arbitrarily combined with each other in its transverse position can.
  • the printhead may be in its first transverse position be held by magnetic action and in its second position by a corresponding locking element, etc.
  • the transfer device designed so that an offset of the print head transversely to the first Direction is achieved, which is so large that the two at Method of printhead mount between the first and second Longitudinal position and vice versa printed images at best in overlap the edge area, in which they are transverse to the first direction to each other adjoin. Ideally, there is no overlap.
  • the both printed images complement each other to a total expression after overlapping transversely to the first direction about twice the dimension has the printed images.
  • the invention is not limited to those set forth above Embodiments. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable which the invention deviates even from the above Realize execution.

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  1. Dispositif d'impression, en particulier une machine à affranchir, muni d'une tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 1''') maintenue de manière déplaçable sur un support de tête d'impression (2 ; 2' ; 2" ; 2"'), conçu de manière à être mobile pour réaliser le mouvement relatif entre la tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 1"') et le médium à imprimer, lors de l'impression, le long d'une première direction relative à un élément de base (3 ; 3' ; 3" ; 3''') entre une première position longitudinale et une deuxième position longitudinale, un premier mécanisme de déplacement (6.1 ; 6.2 ; 22 ; 23 ; 31 ; 33 ; 46) qui permet l'impression d'imprimés décalés les uns par rapport aux autres étant prévu, ledit mécanisme étant conçu transversalement par rapport à la première direction, et ce dans le but de déplacer la tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 1''') par rapport au support de tête d'impression (2, 2' ; 2" ; 2"') d'une première position transversale dans au moins une deuxième position transversale espacée de la première position transversale, et des moyens de support (16, 17 , 6.2 ; 19 , 21 , 22 ; 28, 29 , 30 , 38, 39 , 40) pour soutenir, lors de l'impression, la tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1"; 1''') dans la première ou la deuxième position transversale étant prévus, et les moyens de support qui servent à soutenir la tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 1''') comportant au moins un premier mécanisme de support (16 ; 19 ; 29 ; 38) et un deuxième mécanisme de support (17 ; 21 ; 30 ; 39) dans la position transversale respective, comprenant chacun au moins une première butée d'arrêt (16.1 ; 17.1 ; 19.1 ; 21.1 ; 29.1 ; 30.1 ; 39.1) afin de limiter le mouvement de la tête d'impression transversalement vers la première direction.
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'une face de la butée d'arrêt (19.1 ; 29.1) de la première butée d'arrêt (19 ; 29) du premier mécanisme de support au moins, soit disposée sur le support de tête d'impression (2'; 2" ; 2''').
  3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que le premier mécanisme de support (16 ; 19 ; 29 ; 38) qui sert à soutenir la tête d'impression (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 1''') est formé dans la position transversale correspondante par une force de contact agissant sur la première butée d'arrêt (16 ; 19 ; 29 ; 38).
  4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce qu'un mécanisme à ressorts (5 ; 20) qui sert à réaliser la première force de contact au moyen d'une action des ressorts est prévu.
  5. Dispositif selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce qu'un mécanisme magnétique (28) qui sert à réaliser la première force de contact au moyen d'une action magnétique est prévu.
  6. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que le premier mécanisme de support (38 ; 40) qui sert à soutenir la tête d'impression (1''') est formé dans la position transversale correspondante au moyen d'un premier élément de verrouillage (40) agissant à travers une fermeture géométrique.
  7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce que le premier mécanisme de support pour le verrouillage automatique du premier élément de verrouillage (40) est formé lorsque la position transversale correspondante est atteinte.
  8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7 caractérisé en ce que le deuxième mécanisme de support est conçu à la manière du premier mécanisme de support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7.
  9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7 caractérisé en ce que le deuxième mécanisme de support, au moins, comprend un mécanisme de guidage longitudinal (17 ; 21) ainsi qu'un autre mécanisme de guidage longitudinal (6.2 ; 22) agissant ensemble sur le guidage de la tête d'impression (1 ; 1') essentiellement parallèle à la première direction, l'un des deux étant disposé sur l'élément de base (3 ; 3').
  10. Dispositif selon la revendication 9 caractérisé en ce que l'un des mécanismes de guidage longitudinal (17 ; 21) comprend au moins une face de guidage longitudinal (17.1 ; 21.1) essentiellement parallèle à la première direction et en ce que l'autre mécanisme de guidage est formé d'un élément de guidage longitudinal (6.2 ; 22) agissant ensemble dans la position transversale correspondante avec la première face de guidage longitudinal (17.1 ; 21.1) pour soutenir la tête d'impression (1 ; 1').
  11. Dispositif selon la revendication 9 ou 10 caractérisé en ce que l'un des mécanismes de guidage longitudinal est formé par une rainure de guidage longitudinal (17 ; 21) et en ce que l'autre mécanisme de guidage longitudinal est formé par une tige de guidage longitudinal (6.2 ; 22).
  12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11 caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme de guidage longitudinal (17 ; 21) disposé sur l'élément de base (1 ; 1') s'étend au moins au niveau situé entre la première et la deuxième position du support de tête d'impression (2 ; 2').
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